AXEL Plastics: TBF Environmental a VOC-Compliant Solvent Manufacturer

ShiraSol is a VOC-compliant, safe, low toxicity solvent that is an efficient, cost effective alternative to Mineral Spirits, Aromatic 100, Aromatic 150, Methyl Amyl Ketone, n-Butyl Acetate and other slow evaporating solvents. ShiraSol is formulated for use as a cleaner, primary or co-solvent in a variety of formulations involving aliphatic, aromatic and ketone solvent systems.

ShiraSol:
· is formulated to be benzene-free
· is non-carcinogenic
· does not contain
- hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)
- environmentally hazardous ingredients
- ozone depleting or creating chemicals
· is considered “zero VOC” in all 50 states including SCAQMD*
· is considered “zero VOC” solvent in Canada**

Advantages 
ShiraSol:
· has high purity, low toxicity and is biodegradable
· is zero-VOC and therefore eliminates Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions
· offers better solvency and safety compared to Mineral Spirits
· has higher flash point than Mineral Spirits, Aromatic 100, Methyl Amyl Ketone and n-Butyl Acetate
· has similar evaporation rate to Mineral Spirits
· dries completely and leaves no surface residue
· superior solvency and solubility
· has excellent loading capacity
· is 10 - 25% more efficient in viscosity reduction than Xylene

Uses 
ShiraSol is designed for a variety of uses and purposes.
· ShiraSol can be used as a chemical diluent for:
- as a paint thinner and diluent for paints, coatings, inks and adhesives
- in conjunction with cutting oils and as a thread cutting and reaming lubricant
- ink thinners used in making monoprints
- dissolution of a variety of polymers and resins

· ShiraSol can also be used a primary or co-solvent in:
- aerosols, stains, wood preservatives, lacquers, varnishes, concrete and asphalt products
- release agents
- automobile cleaning products
- cleaners/degreasers
- liquid-filled compasses and gauges
- as an alternative to kerosene
- cleaning and unclogging screens after printing with oil-based textile and plastisol inks

EkaSol 1™ is a VOC-compliant, low-toxicity solvent that provides a safe, high-performance alternative to methyl ethyl ketone (MEK). Benzene-free, non-carcinogenic, biodegradable, and free of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), it is VOC-compliant throughout North America and REACH-compliant in the European Union. EkaSol 1™ delivers MEK-like solvency with improved flow characteristics, helping reduce VOC emissions while maintaining excellent performance. Suitable for industrial and personal care applications, it can be used in paints, coatings, inks, adhesives, fiberglass manufacturing, automotive chemicals, nail polish formulations, as well as for precision cleaning, degreasing, surface preparation, and adhesive removal.

KradaSol is a VOC-compliant, safe, low toxicity solvent that is an efficient, cost effective alternative to Hexane, Xylene, Cyclohexane, Toluene and Perchloroethylene.
 

KradaSol:
- is formulated to be benzene-free
- is non-carcinogenic
- does not contain
- hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)
- environmentally hazardous ingredients
- ozone depleting or creating chemicals
- is considered “zero VOC” in all 50 states including SCAQMD*
- is considered “zero VOC” solvent in Canada**

Advantages
KradaSol:
- has high purity, very low toxicity and is biodegradable
- has higher flash point than Hexane and Cyclohexane
- is zero-VOC and therefore eliminates Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions
- has excellent solvency and solubility compared to Hexane, requiring less solvent and decreasing costs
- slower evaporation rate than Hexane, Cyclohexane and Perchloroethylene
- dries completely and leaves no surface residue
- has improved flow characteristics compared to Hexane, Xylene, Toluene and Perchloroethylene
- has excellent loading capacity
- exhibits superior solvency and solubility
- is 10-25% more efficient in viscosity reduction than Xylene

KradaSol is designed for a variety of uses and purposes. KradaSol can be used as a primary or co-solvent in:
- paints, coatings, inks and adhesives
- automobile cleaning products
- brake, electronic and contact cleaners
- extraction of vegetable and essential oils
- rubber cement

KradaSol can also be used as a  dissolution solvent for:
- bi & tri hydrogenated and non-hydrogenated block polymers
- chlorinated rubber compounds
- polyolefins
- glues
- roofing and textile manufacturing
- leather products

BerdeSol™ is a VOC-compliant, low-toxicity solvent that provides a safe, cost-effective alternative to heptane for cleaning and co-solvent applications. Benzene-free, non-carcinogenic, and biodegradable, it contains no hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), ozone-depleting chemicals, or environmentally hazardous ingredients. Classified as a Zero VOC solvent in all 50 U.S. states, including SCAQMD*, and in Canada**, BerdeSol™ helps manufacturers meet environmental regulations while delivering outstanding performance. It offers superior solvency and solubility, improved flow characteristics, excellent loading capacity, and 15–30% greater viscosity reduction efficiency than heptane, often requiring less solvent to achieve the same results. With a higher flash point, a comparable evaporation rate, and residue-free drying, BerdeSol™ is well suited for use as a cleaner, degreaser, primary solvent, or co-solvent in automotive, brake, adhesive, printing, electronic, and precision cleaning applications, as well as in paints, coatings, adhesives, rubber cement, waterproofing compounds, vegetable and essential oil extraction, and polymer dissolution.

TergoSol is a VOC compliant, low toxicity solvent that is an efficient, cost effective alternative to acetone and Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK). Designed especially for hard surface, precision cleaning and aerospace applications.

TergoSol:
· is formulated to be benzene-free
· is non-carcinogenic
· does not contain
- hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)
- environmentally hazardous ingredients
- ozone depleting or creating chemicals
· is “zero VOC” in 49 states
· is considered an Ultra-Low VOC Solvent in SCAQMD* 
· is considered an Ultra Low VOC solvent in Canada**

Advantages 
TergoSol:
· has high purity and is both non-toxic and biodegradable
· is VOC-compliant and therefore ideal for eliminating Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions
· dries completely and leaves no surface residue

Uses 
TergoSol is designed for a variety of uses and purposes.
· TergoSol can be used in:
- paints formulations and cleaning
- ink and marker formulations and cleaning
- adhesive formulation and cleaning
- hard surface cleaning
- lubricating greases and oils
- aerospace cleaning applications
- automotive chemicals
- nail polish and polish removers

· TergoSol can also be used as a:
- surface preparation and precision cleaner
- general purpose surface wipe cleaner
- general and heavy duty degreasing
- laboratory and equipment wipe solvent